DE102018117081A1 - CLIP ARRANGEMENT AND A VEHICLE USING THE CLIP ARRANGEMENT - Google Patents

Abstract

Clip assembly that includes a holder defining a bore. A vehicle includes a component and the clip assembly attached to the component. The holder includes an inner surface, first and second sides opposite the first side. The bore is defined by the first and second sides. The clip assembly includes a strut guided through the bore and a fastener attached to the strut. The clip assembly includes a first stop and a second stop which are respectively attached to the strut. The first stop is located between the first side of the holder and the attachment part. The second stop is spaced from the first stop and is located between the first and second stops. The second side of the holder is opened so that the second stop is no longer surrounded by the holder with respect to the second side.

Description

INTRODUCTION

Vehicles include one or more panels that are visible from outside the vehicle. Some vehicles include outer fairings that are mounted to the vehicle with fasteners. In general, a secondary support is attached to an inside of the respective trim parts. The secondary holder includes a plurality of protruding portions each defining an open slot on one side of the respective protruding portions. In a separate step, a plurality of fasteners are then individually attached to the respective protruding portions of the second support by being inserted through the corresponding slot. The secondary bracket includes a back wall that covers the interior of the trim panels and that separates the protruding sections and fasteners from the interior of the trim panels.

SUMMARY

The present disclosure provides a clip assembly including a holder defining a bore. The holder includes an inner surface defining an outer boundary of the bore. The holder includes first and second sides opposite the first side. The bore is defined by the first and second sides, and the inner surface is located between the first and second sides. The clip assembly further includes a strut guided through the bore and a fastener attached to the strut. Furthermore, the clip assembly includes a first stop attached to the strut and a second stop attached to the strut. The first stop is located between the first side of the holder and the attachment part. The second stop is spaced from the first stop and is located between the first and second stops. The second side of the holder is opened so that the second stop is no longer surrounded by the holder with respect to the second side.

The present disclosure also provides a vehicle including a component and a clip assembly attached to the component. The clip assembly incorporates the features discussed above.

1. A) die Strebe beinhaltet eine Außenfläche, die von der Innenfläche beabstandet ist, wenn die Strebe in der Bohrung zentriert wird, um einen radialen Freiheitsgrad zu definieren, um den die Strebe in Bezug auf die Innenfläche bewegt werden kann;
2. B) die ersten und zweiten Anschläge sind voneinander beabstandet, um einen axialen Freiheitsgrad zu definieren, um den sich die Strebe durch die Bohrung bewegen lässt;
3. C) die Halterung beinhaltet einen Basisabschnitt und einen erhöhten Abschnitt, der sich vom Basisabschnitt nach außen erstreckt, um eine Vertiefung zu formen;
4. D) die Erhöhung definiert die Bohrung;
5. E) der zweite Anschlag befindet sich in der Vertiefung;
6. F) der Basisabschnitt wird ferner als ein erster Basisabschnitt definiert und die Halterung beinhaltet des Weiteren einen zweiten Basisabschnitt, der vom ersten Basisabschnitt beabstandet ist;
7. G) die Erhöhung befindet sich zwischen den ersten und zweiten erhöhten Abschnitten, so dass die Vertiefung sich zwischen den ersten und zweiten Basisabschnitten befindet;
8. H) der erste Anschlag beinhaltet eine erste Scheibe, deren Außendurchmesser größer ist, als der der Bohrung;
9. I) der zweite Anschlag beinhaltet eine zweite Scheibe, deren Außendurchmesser größer ist, als der der Bohrung;
10. J) die ersten und zweiten Scheiben halten die Strebe und das Befestigungsteil an der Halterung;
11. K) das Befestigungsteil beinhaltet einen Widerhaken, der von der Strebe nach außen hervorsteht;
12. L) die Strebe beinhaltet ein erstes distales Ende und ein zweites distales Ende, die voneinander beabstandet sind;
13. M) das Befestigungsteil befindet sich am ersten distalen Ende und die zweite Scheibe befindet sich am zweiten distalen Ende;
14. N) der Widerhaken befindet sich am ersten distalen Ende und die zweite Scheibe befindet sich am zweiten distalen Ende;
15. O) die erste Scheibe befindet sich zwischen den ersten und zweiten distalen Enden;
16. P) der zweite Anschlag beinhaltet einer erste Stirnseite der zweiten Seite der Halterung und eine zweite Stirnseite der ersten Stirnseite;
17. Q) der zweite Stirnseite zeigt von der zweiten Seite weg;
18. R) die zweite Fläche ist nicht von der Halterung umgeben; und
19. S) die Halterung, die Strebe, das Befestigungsteil und die ersten und zweiten Anschläge werden mit Spritzgusstechnik hergestellt.

The clip assembly includes one or more of the following:

1. A) the strut includes an outer surface spaced from the inner surface when the strut is centered in the bore to define a radial degree of freedom about which the strut can be moved relative to the inner surface;
2. B) the first and second stops are spaced apart to define an axial degree of freedom about which the strut can move through the bore;
3. C) the bracket includes a base portion and a raised portion extending outwardly from the base portion to form a recess;
4. D) the increase defines the hole;
5. E) the second stop is located in the recess;
6. F) the base portion is further defined as a first base portion and the bracket further includes a second base portion spaced from the first base portion;
7. G) the elevation is between the first and second raised portions such that the recess is between the first and second base portions;
8. H) the first stop includes a first disc whose outside diameter is larger than that of the bore;
9. I) the second stop includes a second disc whose outside diameter is larger than that of the bore;
10. J) the first and second disks hold the strut and the attachment member to the support;
11. K) the attachment part includes a barb which projects outwardly from the strut;
12. L) the strut includes a first distal end and a second distal end spaced from each other;
13. M) the attachment part is located at the first distal end and the second disc is at the second distal end;
14. N) the barb is at the first distal end and the second disc is at the second distal end;
15. O) the first disc is located between the first and second distal ends;
16. P) the second stop includes a first end side of the second side of the holder and a second end side of the first end side;
17. Q) the second end face points away from the second side;
18. R) the second surface is not surrounded by the holder; and
19. S) the holder, the strut, the fastening part and the first and second stops are manufactured by injection molding.

The detailed description and drawings or figures support and describe the disclosure, while the scope of the disclosure is defined solely by the claims. While some of the best modes and other embodiments for carrying out the claims have been described in detail, alternative embodiments and embodiments are also possible for the purposes of implementing the disclosure defined in the appended claims.

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• 1 is a schematic perspective view of a vehicle.
• 2 Figure 3 is a schematic perspective view of a rear side of a component of the vehicle, with a plurality of clip assemblies attached thereto.
• 3 is a schematic perspective view of a clip assembly.
• 4 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the clip assembly as seen from the lines 4 - 4 in 3 , where the component is represented by phantom lines.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Familiarity will recognize that all directions (eg, above, below, above, below, up, up, down, down, left, right, vertical, horizontal, etc.) are used descriptively for the figures, to assist the reader's understanding, and not to limit the scope (eg, position, orientation, or use, etc.) of the disclosure, which are defined by the appended claims. Moreover, the term "substantially" may refer to slight blurring or slight deviations from a condition, quantity, value or measure, etc., some of which are within the deviations or tolerance ranges of the manufacturing process.

With reference to FIGS. 1, wherein like reference characters designate like or corresponding parts throughout the several views, there is shown a vehicle 10 generally in 1 shown and a clip assembly 12 is generally in 2 shown.

The Clilpanordnung 12 can be used in a vehicle application or a non-vehicle application. Non-limiting examples of the vehicles 10 may include passenger cars, trucks, boats, watercraft, off-road vehicles, watercraft, off-road vehicles, aircraft, agricultural machinery, or any other suitable movable platform. In addition, the vehicle can 10 include autonomous powered vehicles or vehicles driven by a human. Non-limiting examples of other applications may be machinery, agricultural machinery or other suitable off-board equipment.

For the vehicle application, the vehicle 10 a passenger compartment 14 (please refer 1 ). In general, one or more passengers in the passenger compartment 14 be arranged. Furthermore, one of the occupants can use the vehicle 10 Being driven by the human, the vehicle 10 from the passenger compartment 14 steer out. The passenger compartment 14 can have one or more doors 16 that open and close to allow the occupants to enter the vehicle 10 enter and leave this.

Further regarding 1 can the vehicle 10 a component 18 include, part of the outside of the passenger compartment 14 of the vehicle 10 is visible. In general, the vehicle can 10 a variety of components 18 and non-limiting examples of other suitable components 18 , in the 1 are identified for purely illustrative purposes. The vehicle 10 can also have one or more wheels 20 include. The component (s) 18 may be any suitable type, and non-limiting examples may include one or more of the following: outer panel (s), molding (s), mudflap, wheel cut molding (s), sill molding ( e) or protective cover (s) etc.

The clip arrangement 12 can at the component 18 be attached. In certain embodiments, a plurality of clip assemblies 12 can be used and in this embodiment, each clip assembly 12 at the component 18 attached. Will a variety of components 18 You can use one or more clip arrangements 12 on each of the components 18 be attached. 2 shows several clip arrangements 12 schematic as well as their details, the best in 3 and 4 are shown.

With reference to the 3 and 4 includes the clip assembly 12 a bracket 22 . the one hole 24 Are defined. For the vehicle application, the bracket 22 at the component 18 be attached. In particular, the component 18 can a front side 26 (please refer 1 ) and a back 28 (please refer 2 ), the front side 26 from outside the vehicle 10 is visible. The backside 28 is towards the interior of the vehicle 10 geared and is generally not outside the vehicle 10 visible, noticeable. In certain embodiments, the holder 22 so at the back 28 the component 18 be attached that the clip assembly 12 not from outside the vehicle 10 is visible.

Regarding 3 and 4 includes the bracket 22 an inner surface 30 which has an outer boundary of the bore 24 Are defined. The holder 22 also includes a first page 32 and a second page 34 that's the first page 32 opposite. The hole 24 is through the first and second pages 32 . 34 Are defined. Furthermore, there is the inner surface 30 between the first and second pages 32 . 34 , The hole 24 may be of any configuration, and non-limiting examples may be circular, oval, oblong, square, triangular, polygonal, irregular shape, etc.

With further reference to the 3 and 4 includes the clip assembly 12 further through the hole 24 guided strut 36 and a fastening part 38 that at the strut 36 is appropriate. With the fastening part 38 can the clip arrangement 12 be attached to another structure. For example, the attachment part 38 the clip arrangement 12 to vehicle 10 to back up. As such, when the clip assembly 12 at the component 18 is attached, the fastening part 38 used to the component 18 at the vehicle 10 to install.

The fastening part 38 can be directed inward to allow the introduction of another structure, and outward when on the vehicle 10 is attached. The fastening part 38 may be formed from a suitable material / materials and be of any design. Furthermore, more than one fastening part 38 at the strut 36 be formed. In certain embodiments, the attachment part 38 include a barb, that of the strut 36 protrudes outwards. Other non-limiting examples of the fastener 38 may include one or more hooks, prongs, pin (s), spike (s), tab (s), piston (s), fastener (s), and so on.

In general, the strut can 36 a first distal end 40 and a second distal end 42 which are spaced apart from each other. Furthermore, the fastening part 38 in certain embodiments, at the first distal end 40 are located. Thus, in various embodiments, the barb may be at the first distal end 40 are located.

How best in 4 illustrated, includes the clip assembly 12 Furthermore, a first stop 44 who is at the stake 36 is attached and a second stop 46 who is at the stake 36 is appropriate. The first stop 44 is located between the first page 32 the holder 22 and the fastening part 38 , In general, the second stop 46 from the first stop 44 spaced and the bracket 22 is located between the first and second stops 44 . 46 ,

In general, the strut 36 relative to the bracket 22 movable to allow adjustments during the assembly process. If, for example, the attachment part 38 attached to another structure, can be the strut 36 relative to the bracket 22 move to the attachment part 38 relative to the structure, which can take into account manufacturing tolerances.

The first stop 44 can also be a first face 48 and a second end face 50 include, the first front page 48 the first stop 44 are opposite. Furthermore, the second stop 46 a first face 52 and a second end face 54 include, the first front page 52 of the second stop 46 opposite. In general, the first end face 48 the first stop 44 away from the first page 32 the holder 22 , and the second end face 50 the first stop 44 points to the first page 32 the holder 22 , Furthermore, the first end face 52 of the second stop 46 the second page 34 the holder 22 , and the second end face 54 of the second stop 46 points from the second page 34 the holder 22 path.

How best in 3 can be represented, the strut 36 an outer surface 56 include that of the inner surface 30 is spaced when the strut 36 in the hole 24 is centered to a radial degree of freedom 58 to define (see arrow no. 58 in 4 ) around which the strut 36 in relation to the inner surface 30 can be moved. Put simply, the strut can 36 relative to the center of the hole 24 be positioned off-center. As such, the inner surface represents 30 the maximum limit of the radial movement of the strut 36 relative to the inner surface 30 ready. Therefore, the strut can 36 relative to the inner surface 30 moving sideways, and / or the strut 36 can be transversely to the inner surface 30 move.

Furthermore, the first and second stops 44 . 46 spaced from each other to an axial degree of freedom 60 to define (see arrow no. 60 in 4 ) around which the strut 36 through the hole 24 lets move. In simple terms, the strut can be 36 relative to the bracket 22 move up and down. The distance, the first and the second stop 44 . 46 along the strut 36 spaced apart, represents the maximum limit of the axial movement of the strut 36 relative to the bracket 22 ready. Therefore, the fastening part can 38 closer to the first page 32 and the strut 22 further away from the first page 32 the holder 22 are located. If, for example, the first face 52 of the second stop 46 on the second page 34 the holder 22 is in a substantially parallel manner, is the attachment part 38 at a maximum distance to the first page 32 the holder 22 , In another example, if the second end face 50 the first stop 44 on the first page 32 the holder 22 is in a substantially parallel manner, is the attachment part 38 at a minimum distance to the first page 32 the holder 22 , The maximum distance is greater than the minimum distance.

Regarding 3 and 4 may be the first stop 44 include a first disc whose outer diameter 62 bigger than the diameter 64 the bore 24 is. Furthermore, the second stop 46 include a second disc whose outer diameter 66 bigger than the diameter 64 the bore 24 is. In general, the first and second disks may have the same configuration, with the first disk as in FIG 3 can also represent the configuration of the second disc.

In certain embodiments, the first and second disks hold the strut 36 and the fastening part 38 relative to the bracket 22 , The first and second discs can also move the strut 36 and the fastening part 38 relative to the bracket 22 limit. In general, the first disc in different designs between the first and second stop 40 . 42 and the second disc at the second distal end 42 be arranged. Therefore, if the second end face 50 the first disc on the first page 32 the holder 22 is in a substantially parallel manner, is the fastening part 38 at a minimum distance from the first page 32 the holder 22 , and if the first front page 52 the second disc in a substantially parallel manner on the second side 34 the holder 22 is present, is the fastening part 38 at a maximum distance from the first page 32 the holder 22 ,

How best in 4 is shown is the second page 34 the holder 22 opened so that the second stop 46 in relation to the second page 34 no longer from the bracket 22 is surrounded. When the bracket 22 along the second side 34 opened, this allows the axial degree of freedom 60 the movement of the strut 36 , Put simply, the bracket hinders or limits the bracket 22 the movement of the second stop 46 to the minimum distance of the fastening part 38 relative to the first page 32 not a. Furthermore, if the bracket 22 open, the holder 22 compared with a bracket that holds the second stop 46 surrounds, molded using less material, and therefore costs and weighs the bracket 22 fewer.

With reference to 3 and 4 can the holder 22 a base section 68 and a raised section 70 include, extending from the base section 68 extends outward to a recess 72 define. In the vehicle application, the base section 68 at the back 28 the component 18 and the increase 70 can be at a distance from the back 28 the component 18 be attached.

In general, the raised section 70 the hole 24 define and the second stop 46 can be in the depression 72 are located. As in 4 represented, is the depression 72 from the second page 34 the holder 22 opened away. In other words, the depression 72 relative to the second side of the holder 22 not from the second page 34 the holder 22 surround. In other words, the deepening is formulated 72 not from the bracket 22 enclosed or included. In certain embodiments, the second face is 54 of the second stop 46 not from the bracket 22 surround. When the bracket 22 along the depression 72 opened, this allows the axial degree of freedom 60 the movement of the strut 36 , In simple terms, hinders or limits the open position of the depression 72 the movement of the second stop 46 to the minimum distance of the fastening part 38 relative to the first page 32 not a.

With further reference to the 3 and 4 can the base section 68 further as a first base section 68 be defined and the bracket 22 may further include a second base section 74 include that of the first base section 68 is spaced. The increase 70 can be between the first and second elevated sections 70 so that the depression 72 between the first and second base sections 68 . 74 located. In the vehicle application, the first and second base sections may 68 . 74 at the back 28 the component 18 be attached, and the increase 70 can be at a distance from the back 28 the component 18 be attached; and therefore the depression is located 72 between the increase 70 and the back 28 the holder 18 ,

The clip arrangement 12 can be shaped by different processes. The clip arrangement 12 can be formed, for example, by molding. In some embodiments, the bracket 22 , the strut 36 , the fastening part 38 and the first and second stops 44 . 46 manufactured by injection molding. In general, the bracket 22 , the strut 36 , the fastening part 38 and the first and second stops 44 . 46 manufactured by injection molding in one process, ie simultaneously. When the bracket 22 , the strut 36 , the fastening part 38 and the first and second stops 44 . 46 formed by the molding process, the clip assembly 12 through another process on the component 18 be attached.

The component 18 can be formed, for example, by molding. In certain embodiments, the component 18 can be molded by injection molding. The clip arrangement 12 can be inserted into a mold and the component 18 can by overmolding on the clip assembly 12 be attached. Therefore, the clip assembly 12 or can the clip arrangements 12 directly on the component 18 be attached without, as described above in the background section, an engaging bracket is present. It goes without saying that the clilpanorder 12 with other methods on the component 18 and non-limiting examples may include gluing, ultrasonic welding, heating element welding, adhesive, etc. The design of the clip arrangement 12 can also reduce tooling costs and packaging space requirements.

While the best modes and other embodiments for carrying out the disclosure have been described in detail, those familiar with the art to which this disclosure pertains will be embraced by various alternative designs and embodiments for carrying out the disclosure within the scope of the appended claims Recognize claims. In addition, the embodiments illustrated in the drawings or the features of various embodiments mentioned in the present specification are not necessarily to be construed as independent embodiments. Rather, it is possible that any of the features described in one of the examples of an embodiment may be combined with one or a plurality of other desired features from other embodiments, resulting in other embodiments that are not described in words or by reference to drawings , Accordingly, such other embodiments are within the scope of the scope of the appended claims.

Claims (10)

Clip assembly comprising: a bracket defining a bore, and the bracket includes an inner surface defining an outer boundary of the bore; wherein the retainer includes a first side and a second side opposite the first, the bore being defined by the first and second sides, and the inner surface being between the first and second sides; a strut is located in the hole; a fixing member attached to the strut; a first stop, which is attached to the strut and is located between the first side of the holder and the fastening part; a second stop attached to the strut and spaced from the second stop, the holder being located between the first and second stops; and wherein the second side of the holder is open so that the second stop is no longer surrounded by the holder with respect to the second side. Arrangement according to Claim 1 wherein the strut includes an outer surface spaced from the inner surface when the strut is centered in the bore to define a radial degree of freedom such that the strut moves relative to the inner surface. Arrangement according to Claim 1 wherein the first and second stops are spaced apart from one another to define an axial degree of freedom by which the strut can be moved through the bore. Arrangement according to Claim 3 wherein the strut includes an outer surface spaced from the inner surface when the strut is centered in the bore to define a radial degree of freedom such that the strut moves relative to the inner surface. Arrangement according to Claim 1 wherein: the support includes a base portion and a raised portion extending outwardly from the base portion to form a recess; the raised portion defines the bore; and the second stop is in the recess. Arrangement according to Claim 5 wherein the base portion is further defined as a first base portion and the bracket further includes a second base portion spaced from the first base portion, the raised portion extending between the first and second elevations so that the recess lies between the first and second base sections. Arrangement according to Claim 1 wherein: the first stop includes a first disc whose outer diameter is greater than a diameter of the bore; the second stopper includes a second disc whose outer diameter is greater than the diameter of the bore; and the first and second discs hold the strut and the attachment member to the support. Arrangement according to Claim 1 wherein the second stopper includes a first end face aligned with the second side of the holder and a second end side opposite the first end side, the second end side facing away from the second side, and wherein the second end side is not remote from the holder is surrounded. Arrangement according to Claim 1 wherein the strut includes an outer surface spaced from the inner surface when the strut is centered in the bore to define a radial degree of freedom such that the strut moves relative to the inner surface; the first and second stops being spaced apart from one another to define an axial degree of freedom by which the strut can be moved through the bore; the bracket includes a base portion and a raised portion that extends outwardly from the base portion to form a recess; the raised section defines the bore; the second stop is in the recess; the first stop includes a first disc whose outer diameter is greater than the diameter of the bore; the second stop includes a second disc whose outer diameter is greater than the diameter of the bore; the first and second discs hold the strut and the attachment member to the support; the strut includes a first distal end and a second distal end spaced apart from each other, the attachment member being at the first distal end and the second disc being at the second distal end; the first disc is located between the first and second distal ends; and the holder, the strut, the attachment part and the first and second stops are manufactured by injection molding. Vehicle comprising: a component; a clip assembly attached to the component, the assembly comprising: a bracket defining a bore, and the bracket includes an inner surface defining an outer boundary of the bore; wherein the retainer includes a first side and a second side opposite the first, the bore being defined by the first and second sides, and the inner surface being between the first and second sides; a strut is located in the hole; a fixing member attached to the strut; a first stop, which is attached to the strut and is located between the first side of the holder and the fastening part; a second stop attached to the strut and spaced from the second stop, the holder being located between the first and second stops; and wherein the second side of the holder is open so that the second stop is no longer surrounded by the holder with respect to the second side.

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